cortisone
Anti-inflammatory steroid injection
Cortisone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, or a synthetic version used as medication.
It reduces inflammation and suppresses immune responses, making it useful for treating arthritis, allergies, and skin conditions.
Cortisone is often administered by injection directly into inflamed joints: The doctor gave me a cortisone shot in my knee.
Syringe-delivered dose
- pillSolid medicine dose
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
topical · prescription · dosage · prednisone · immunosuppressant · side-effects · pharmacy · pharmacology
Protective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- painBodily or emotional distress
- allergyAdverse immune response
eczema · psoriasis · asthma · edema · redness · itching · dermatitis · hives
Near the kidneys
- glucocorticoidSteroid regulating metabolism, immunity
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
ACTH · homeostasis · endocrinology · biosynthesis · secretion · regulation
Emergency response hormone
- fight-or-flightAcute threat reaction
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- tensionStretched or strained state
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
injection
Syringe-delivered dose
cream · topical · prescription · dosage · prednisone · immunosuppressant · side-effects · pharmacy · pharmacology · treatment
inflammation
Protective tissue response
allergy · eczema · psoriasis · asthma · edema · redness · itching · dermatitis · hives · lupus
adrenal
Near the kidneys
- glucocorticoidSteroid regulating metabolism, immunity
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
aldosterone · ACTH · homeostasis · endocrinology · biosynthesis · secretion · regulation
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- fight-or-flightAcute threat reaction
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- tensionStretched or strained state
- Medical Advancespenicillin, vaccine, X-ray, insulin pump, pacemaker
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- itchinessscratch, scratching, pruritus, itchy skin, scalp itch
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
cortisoneinsulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
anabolic steroids · melatonin · oxytocin · histamine · prostaglandins
cortisonehistamine
Allergy-response compound
interferon · interleukin · cytokine · prostaglandin · immune booster
cortisoneinterferons
Antiviral signaling proteins
analgesics · painkillers · antihistamines · vaccines · probiotics
- cortisone shotsAnti-inflammatory medication via needle
- cortisone injectionHormone medication via needle
- cortisol levelsHormone concentration indicating stress